A great board member will be an active volunteer who is dedicated to the association, company and mission. They are not afraid to speak out and ask tough questions during board meetings, share their own knowledge with the rest of the board and take on the leadership roles of committees. They also seek out opportunities to enhance their governance skills, and also learn new ones through workshops and classes on leadership.
A great board member understands the time commitment required for board work. They attend all meetings of the board and committees. They are active in their committees and provide feedback and support when needed. They also seek ways to make the board more efficient, for example, using tools such as scheduling software and platforms that permit easy document sharing.
The ability to exercise good judgment is the main quality that makes a good member of a board. They don’t let small issues to disrupt a meeting or distract the organization’s missions. They can see the bigger picture and provide a valuable perspective from an outsider that is essential to decision making. They have a good understanding of see this site the industry in general which can impact strategy options, M&A, hiring and firing decisions as well as fundraising, legal issues, and organizational design. Wisdom is cultivated through failures, experience and intuition. Board members with a lack of it could do your business a disservice.